Popular Airport | Borg El Arab Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 12 hour 40 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 10164 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Sao Paulo City Center
Governor Andre Franco Montoro Intl. Airport
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is the primary airport serving the city of Sao Paulo Brazil. The airport is locally referred to as Cumbica Airport and is located 25 km from the city center. The city’s structure itself is a bit complex with heavy traffic so visitors can experience some difficulty getting to and from the airport. The easiest methods of transportation to get to the airport from the city center is by taxi or bus. Renting a car is another viable option to get to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport; there are many rental car companies located throughout the city.
Taxi
Taxis are a convenient transportation alternative to get to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport from the city center. The safest taxis can be found on the main streets; we recommend avoiding any taxis on the smaller, side streets. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the airport from the city center by taxi. You can also have the hotel you are staying at help arrange a taxi for you.
Bus
Another easy method of transportation to get to the airport from the city center is by bus. Buses collect passengers from the bus stops located throughout the city. To get to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport from the city center you can take bus routes 259 or 316. These buses usually take 30 minutes to get to the airport, but that can vary depending on traffic conditions in the city. Buses run every hour, so make sure you’re at the bus stop on time. Otherwise you’ll have to wait an hour for the next bus.
Rental Car
Renting a car is another way to get to the airport from the city center. It is also a great alternative for getting around in the city during your trip. However, keep in mind that traffic conditions in the city can be quite confusing. You can rent a car on a daily or weekly basis. Rental car fares are determined according to the amount of days the vehicle is rented for. Renting a car for one day just to go to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport will be more expensive than taking a cab, making it a less desirable transportation alternative to get to the airport.
Airport Information
Located 25 km from the city center Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is the city’s primary airport, especially for international travel. Covering an expansive area, Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport features 3 impressive, large, and newly renovated terminal buildings. Every year the airport welcomes a large number of passengers to the city, offering them a variety of different services that they can easily access thanks to smart airport signage.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport offers passengers a variety of services and amenities including ATMs, postal services, lockers, tailor services, rental car services, hairdresser, health services and more. The airport also contains a variety of restaurants, cafes, and bars where passengers can enjoy something to eat or drink as well as a selection of stores where passengers can go shopping.
Venues where you can get a bite to eat or something to drink include 365 Deli, Arabia Express, Baccio di Latte, Bc Express, Bob’s, Brunella and Doggis. Stores where you can go shopping before or after your flight include Amsterdam Sauer, Art From Brazil, Chilli Beans, Droga Raia, and Dudalina.
Transportation to Alexandria City Center from Airport
Borg El Arab Airport
It cannot be said that there are many alternatives to get to Alexandria city center from Borg El Arab International Airport. The means of transportation mostly preferred by passengers is taxi. You can also get to the city center easily with the car you can rent from one of the car rental companies located at the airport. In addition, some hotels offer private shuttle service for their guests.
Taxi
You can see many taxis waiting in front of Borg El Arab International Airport terminal building. Since the distance is not short, taxi is not an affordable means of transportation for this travel. However, it is possible to agree on a reasonable fare by bargaining. You should specify your destination and agree on the fare before your travel, and make sure to pay the fare after reaching your destination. Getting to the city center by taxi takes about 1 hour under normal traffic conditions.
Hotel Shuttle
Some hotels in Alexandria offer airport shuttle service for their guests. You should get in contact with your hotel in advance whether they provide this service or not. If they do, you should learn the amount you need to pay and make a reservation in advance. This service may be more expensive compared to taxi but it is much safer. Your vehicle will be waiting for you at the airport and you can comfortably get to the city center thanks to this service.
Car Rental
If you want to rent a car and have a comfortable travel, you can agree with one of the car rental companies found at the airport. You shouldn’t forget that you must have an international driver's license. If the car you rented has any damage, you must keep a written record during renting.
You should also be careful about the traffic density in Alexandria and the drivers who don’t pay much attention to the traffic rules. After leaving the airport, turn left to North Coast Road, connect to Mehwar Al-Ta’ameir that you will see on the right and drive straight until you reach the city center. This travel lasts about 50 minutes.
El Nouzha Airport
El Nouzha Airport is only seven kilometers away from Alexandria city center. It is thus very easy to reach the city center from the airport. You can also get information about transfer services by calling your hotel in advance. You can also get to Alexandria from El Nouzha Airport by taxi.
Taxi
You can use taxis to reach Alexandria city center, which is seven kilometers from El Nouzha Airport, which is closed since 2010, but still active, quickly and practically. The fare required for this taxi journey is approximately 26-32 Egyptian pounds.
